First Mate

The Nautical Department, under the responsibility of the Master, plays a crucial role in the safe and efficient navigation and operation of the vessel. In accordance with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, this department ensures compliance with standards for navigation, safety, and crew competency. The Bridge team, supervised by the Chief Mate, works alongside the Safety and Catering teams to maintain a secure and efficient onboard environment.

First Mate

Your role

As First Mate, you are the responsible leader of your department’s shift, overseeing and directing your team in the execution of marine operations. You’ll work on marine operations worldwide, reporting to the Chief Mate and Master, and collaborating with a skilled bridge team and other departments.

Your responsibilities include:

• Acting as Bridge Officer of the Watch during sailing, anchoring, port operations, and DP mode, ensuring compliance with the Master’s standing orders, international regulations, and good seamanship.
• Leading the shift in the nautical department and ensuring tasks are carried out efficiently and in line with company Safety Management System (AIMS) standards.
• Operating as Senior DP Operator (SDPO), creating and executing DP trial task plans.
• Ensuring continuous route optimization using weather routing software in close collaboration with the Master.
• Optimizing power consumption by the DP system and other power consumers within the department.
• Optimizing pipe pull speeds, accelerations, and decelerations in close collaboration with the (Senior) Tension Machine Operator.
• Collaborating closely with survey, tension machine, ROV, and other relevant departments.
• Controlling the ballast system as directed by the Master or Chief Mate and performing vessel strength/stability calculations.
• Monitoring safety, health, and environmental activities, assisting where necessary, and recording all events and incidents in the vessel’s log.
• Carrying out general marine operations, vessel maintenance, and inspections, including maintenance of firefighting and life-saving appliances.
• Ensuring a proper shift handover and that all personal documentation is up-to-date and valid

What we expect from you

To succeed as First Mate at Allseas, you should have:

• Maritime education and compliance with all STCW requirements, according to the applicable Allseas norms
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an officer of the watch.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a DPO working in the offshore oil and gas, construction, or dredging industry.
• Minimum 5 rotations’ experience as a Second or Third Mate on a pipelay vessel actively engaged in pipelay activity (or, for Chief Mates already in rank before 2025, 3 rotations’ introduction period working in parallel)
• In possession of COC with competency level II/2 and IV/2 “Chief Mate with NO limitations”.
• DPO Unlimited certification.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications.
• B1 level English proficiency (spoken and written).
• Fulfillment of all training and qualification requirements in accordance with the applicable Allseas norms
• Decisiveness, good communication, leadership, and reporting skills.

What we offer

Working at Allseas allows you the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, with creative thinking, collaboration, and a down-to-earth culture at its core. It means contributing to pioneering projects and working with top-notch technologies.

Apart from that, you can count on the following:

• Competitive salary based on your offshore industry skills and expertise.
• 5x5 rotation schedule for work-life balance.
• Career advancement opportunities in a dynamic organization.
• Global workplace with professionals from 40+ nationalities.
• Robust safety programs and continuous training.
• Varied fleet experience for skill diversification and career enrichment.

Stories from colleagues

It’s about more than numbers and schedules—it’s about making the best solution happen with the capabilities we’ve built in-house. Maarten Groen, Proposals Engineer